Film comparison
Harman Technology Phoenix 125 vs Harman Technology Phoenix 200
- Phoenix 200 is 0.7 stops faster (ISO 200 vs 125).
- Phoenix 200 is discontinued.
Side by side
| Phoenix 125 | Phoenix 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Harman Technology | Harman Technology |
| Type | Colour negative | Colour negative |
| Box speed | ISO 125 | ISO 200 |
| Process | C-41 | C-41 |
| Formats | 35mm, 120 | 35mm |
| Grain | Coarse | Coarse |
| Contrast | High | High |
| Latitude | Narrow | Medium |
| Saturation | Vibrant | Very high |
| Price, 35mm | — | about £14.00 |
| Price, 120 | — | — |
| Availability | Current | Discontinued |
Rows that differ are in bold. Prices are typical UK prices and change often.
How they look
- Phoenix 125
- August 2026 re-release of the original Phoenix emulsion re-rated to ISO 125: high contrast, strong visible grain, prone to halation and best in consistent good light.
- Phoenix 200
- First new color negative in decades. Intentionally strong grain with punchy colors. No orange mask - requires scanner adjustment.
Which suits what
Better pick: Phoenix 125
Creative, Bright daylight
Both work well
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Better pick: Phoenix 200
Creative work, Experimental, Lo fi aesthetic
Long exposures (reciprocity)
| Metered | Phoenix 125 | Phoenix 200 |
|---|---|---|
| 1s | No data | 1s |
| 10s | No data | 20s |
| 30s | No data | 1m 23s |
| 2m | No data | 8m 25s |
Corrected exposure from each film’s published reciprocity data. Reciprocity calculator